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The West’s Best Hipcamps to Visit in 2023

To help you find the best camping in the country, each year we compile data from bookings, reviews, and ratings across more than 500,000 available sites. We use this to identify top-performing Hipcamp properties and crown the best Hipcamps in America for the Hipcamp Awards—just in time for camping season! We’re so thankful to have all of our Hipcamp Hosts as part of our community, and we’re so proud of all Hosts who provide unforgettable experiences all year long! How were winners selected?

Best Hipcamps to visit in 2023 by category

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Best Hipcamps in the West 2023

Looking for other states? See all US winners here.

Best Hipcamps in Alaska

Second place: The Quiet Serene Wild Wellness Farm, Anchor Point

Third place: The Coop Camp, Nenana

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Arizona

Second place: Pinnacle Farms South, Laveen

Third place: El Pais Motel & Campgrounds, Tucson

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in California

Second place: Madrone Tree Hill, Camino

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Colorado

Second place: Clear Creek Getaway, Idaho Springs

Third place: Serenity in the Foothills, Conifer

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Hawaii

Second place: Sun Farm Hawaii @ Koko Head, Oahu

Third place: Hawaii Island’s Best Campsites, Big Island

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Idaho

Second place: Paradise on Mirror Lake, Sagle

Third place: Rivers Edge Retreat Near Hot Springs, Twin Falls County

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Montana

Second place: Jammin Jackalope, Livingston

Third place: Gallatin River Getaway, Three Forks

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Nevada

Second place: Mojave Desert Ranch, Sandy Valley

Third place: Rockin’ N Ranch, Buena Vista Valley

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in New Mexico

Second place: Enchanted Circle Campground, Angel Fire

Third place: Shanti Community & Retreat, Los Cerrillos

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Oregon

Second place: Peace & Solitude, Newport

Third place: Cornerstone Ranch, Gold Beach

Runners-up

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Best Hipcamps in Utah

Second place: Creekside Kolob Gate Gardens, La Verkin

Third place: Wildland Gardens, Joseph

Runners-up

Hipcamp is the #1 app to find and book campsites, from national parks to blueberry farms. Hipcamp unifies the world’s best camping options across peaceful private spots, iconic public lands, and well-equipped campgrounds to create one app that has everywhere you want to camp. Hipcamp has grown into a community of over 7 million campers who use the app to explore all of their options in one place—tent sites, RV spots, or glamping—and find the perfect site to match their camping style. Each year, Hipcamp helps millions of campers sleep happily under the stars, boosting local economies and biodiversity along the way.

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3 years ago

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